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Now that it has made its first-ever semifinal appearance in the FIVB Volleyball Men’s World Championship as an independent nation, there are obviously no plans for Czechia to stop writing more of its sporting history.

Czechia’s dream run continued after overcoming a first-set defeat before knocking out Iran with a hard-fought 22-25, 27-25, 25-20, 25-21 victory on Thursday.
https://sports.inquirer.net/641725/czechs-rally-past-iranians-to-extend-dream-fivb-run

Barcelona fans expressed their disappointment online over Dani Olmo’s performance despite the team’s 3-1 victory against Real Oviedo in LaLiga on September 25.

While the win was a positive result for Barcelona, many supporters felt that Olmo did not meet expectations during the match. Discussions on various social media platforms highlighted the areas where fans believe he could improve.

Overall, the team’s success overshadowed individual performances, but the focus on Olmo’s game indicates the high standards Barcelona followers maintain for their players.
https://www.sportskeeda.com/football/news-playing-like-playing-10-players-hiding-ball-barcelona-fans-slam-star-despite-3-1-win-oviedo

MANILA, Philippines — Megaworld Corp. intends to buy back up to P2 billion worth of its shares in hopes of raising the value of its stock as it continues to pursue township expansion, its main income driver.

In a regulatory filing on Thursday, the developer led by billionaire Andrew Tan said its board of directors approved the share buyback program.

https://business.inquirer.net/549237/megaworld-moves-to-jack-up-shares-with-p2-b-buyback

They only get better with time.
https://www.howtogeek.com/your-pixel-buds-pro-2-just-got-a-lot-better/

MANILA, Philippines — Companies with more sustainability initiatives now have another way of attracting investors after the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) launched Southeast Asia’s first Green Equity Guidelines. This development aims to channel more capital flows toward businesses that champion sustainability.

The corporate watchdog on Thursday released SEC Memorandum Circular No. 13 Series of 2025. The memorandum serves as a framework to encourage and guide companies in incorporating environmental, social, and governance (ESG) considerations into their equity offerings.

https://business.inquirer.net/549235/sec-launches-philippine-green-equity-guidelines

MANILA, Philippines —

We’re often seduced by data. Charts, dashboards, surveys, and analytics seem like the ultimate way to understand customers.

However, data alone won’t give you the full picture. They lack context, can be incomplete or biased, and don’t explain the ‘why’ behind behaviors.

Human judgment and interpretation are essential to turn raw data into meaningful insights.
https://business.inquirer.net/549220/power-of-fieldwork-understanding-customers-starts-from-the-trenches

MANILA, Philippines – The PBA expects the sale of the NorthPort franchise to Pureblends Corporation to be approved soon, commissioner Willie Marcial said on Thursday.

Marcial disclosed that only a few minor details are being sorted out before the league gives its go-signal for the food manufacturing company to take over the Batang Pier’s lock.

https://sports.inquirer.net/641661/pba-says-northport-sale-to-pureblends-almost-a-done-deal

Action continues in the knockout quarterfinals of the 2025 FIVB Men’s World Championship, taking place in Manila, Philippines.

The last two spots in the semifinals will be fiercely contested by Czechia, Iran, USA, and Bulgaria.

**Quarterfinals Schedule:**
**September 25, Thursday**
– 3:30 PM – Czechia vs Iran
– 8:00 PM – USA vs Bulgaria

Stay tuned for more updates as the teams battle it out for a place in the semifinals.
https://sports.inquirer.net/641618/live-fivb-mens-world-championship-quarterfinals-september-25

LONDON, United Kingdom — Economic growth in southeast Europe is expected to be strained next year by US tariffs, increased competition from China, and government budget pressures, Europe’s development bank forecast Thursday.

The London-based European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) slightly downgraded its growth forecast for its regions in 2026, while revising upwards its expectations in other areas.

https://business.inquirer.net/549145/european-growth-faces-pressure-from-us-tariffs-china-ebrd